Photos Emerge As Army Rewards Personnel for Rejecting N1.5m Bribe From Cattle Rustlers

• At least eight personnel of the Special Task Force of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have been honoured by the Nigerian Army
• It was gathered that these personnel had rejected an N1.5 million bribe from some suspected cattle rustlers in Plateau state
• The military commander of the squad encouraged all security personnel to emulate the exemplary conduct demonstrated by the eight distinguished individuals

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Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has recognised and commended eight members of the Special Task Force for refusing a bribe of 1.5 million naira offered by suspected cattle thieves in Plateau State.

The eight personnel stationed at OPSH Sector 4 stopped and seized 30 stolen cows at the Bisichi checkpoint in Barkin Ladi local government area.

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These cows, belonging to Shehu Umar and stolen in Mangu, were being transported to an undisclosed location when intercepted by our troops during a routine stop and search operation.

How they rejected cattle rustler bribes in Plateau state

Two individuals, Anas Usman, aged 20, and Gyang Cholly, aged 42, promptly approached the troops following their vehicle being intercepted, attempting to bribe them to obtain a security pass for stolen cattle.

Their monetary offer was declined, leading to the arrest of the suspects and confiscation of the bribe money.

Major General Abubakar, commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN, commended the exemplary behaviour of the troops and awarded them cash rewards.

He emphasised the importance of upholding integrity and courage in their duties.

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Brigadier General MO Agi, representing the commander, urged all security personnel to follow the example set by the eight distinguished personnel.

Nigerian soldiers court-martialed for alleged weapons sale and other offences

In another report, the Nigerian military has court-martialed 16 soldiers and one officer for offences of unethical misconduct.

It was gathered that these military personnel are being tried for offences of armed robbery, weapon sale and others.

The court martial commenced on Tuesday, February 27, at the 3rd Armoured Division's Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Bassa Local Government Area.

Source: Legit.ng